Pasta con le Verdure e Salsa di Soia

Pasta con le Verdure e Salsa di Soia is a vibrant and satisfying vegetarian dish that combines al dente pasta with a medley of colorful vegetables and a savory soy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings together Italian and Asian flavors for a unique culinary experience.

Pasta con le Verdure e Salsa di Soia
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
380 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pasta (spaghetti or fusilli) - 150 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
  • Zucchini (diced) - 100 grams
  • Bell pepper (diced, any color) - 100 grams
  • Carrot (julienned) - 50 grams
  • Broccoli florets - 50 grams
  • Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Fresh basil (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
  • Parmesan cheese (grated, optional) - 20 grams

Steps

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add the diced zucchini, bell pepper, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  5. Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and reserve a bit of the pasta water.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables and pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to help combine.
  8. Season with black pepper to taste and remove from heat.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 58 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
  • High in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.

Tags

ItalianVegetarianSupper